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I don't know if you saw my post, yet when my mom passed I reached out to CCA and they told me that about an organization that I am now truly involved in called Chris4Life.org, check us out! Losing a loved one to this cancer isn't easy, but their is support from those who realize that sometimes you just feel crappy and want to cry, talk, rock back and forth, and other times you just want to stay busy or not think about the tragedy at all! We allow all of that to occur and don't judge,just support. If you need support, I'd like to help. Check us out on FaceBook or the web. My name is Kellie Matthews, friend request me. God Bless your family and I pray that each day your spirit will be strengthened. Stay courageous.

Hello folks! My name is Kellie Matthews Brinckhaus and my mother Betty Smith passed away August 24, 2010, from Stage IV Colon Cancer. I continue her fight daily through getting the word out that HOPE & FAITH are alive! Whether your loved one is fighting the fight of their lives or have passed on, we are a community! I am 34 and a Member of CHRIS4LIFE.ORG established in 2009, by my dear friend Michael Sapienza, who lost his mom of Colon Cancer May 11, 2009. Together with countless others we are thinking out of the box to find comfort for caregivers and providing money for Research, Prevention, and a CURE! Join us @ Chris4Life.org on FaceBook, or feel free to Friend request me if you just need to talk. I don't have all of the medical answers, but I can understand what you and your families are going through! God Bless and I look forward to meeting you all!View Thread

HI brunosbud, You sound like an amazing friend! I have a friend that has stage IV colon cancer and has been fighting since age 30. She is now 34, all cancer gone from her colon and liver and she has small tumors in her lungs! She's kickin ass and taking names. I would love to keep in touch, and you keep being an amazing " friend in pursuit of life" for your friend.

There is tons of hope and you need to fight back aggressively. You are young and informed. I am part of an eorganization called chris4life.org, please check out the website and realize that there are tons of cancer patients your age beating this disease. Form a network with both cancer patients and caregivers. If you need anything keep in touch. My mom was diagnosed with Stage 1V cancer in 09. God bless you and your family.

Dear The Love of my Life: I am a few years younger than you and your husband and I found that chris4life.org is a new, innovative, and leading Colon Cancer organization. www.chris4life.org

You need support yourself, so its a great way to reach out to others. My mom was diagnosed with Stage IV in 2009. I have friends that have survived Stage IV cancer that range in age. So. I urge you to check out the website, and never give up hope. I wish you well. Keep in touch.

If you've done regular screenings.. I think that you are in the "know" and well informed. I belong to an young organization called chris4life.org, which deals with colon cancer awareness, research,and cure. check out the website, I know you'll be fine. Keep in touch waiting and worrying

HI: Never give up. Support your husband in this journey and seek support yourself. My mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer in April of 2009. I have friends that are Colon and Rectal cancer free. A good resource is a new non-profit based outof VAthat I am part of called Chris4Life.org. Check out our website and I will be in touch. Prayers to your family and there is support out there.

Do not take no for answer if your doctor says you have hemrroids or a stomach flu. Go to a gastrointestinal doctor. I am part of an orgaization called chris4life.org. Check out the website. My mom had the same symptoms, so please get checked. Demand a colonoscopy. I wish you well. Best of luck.

Please get in touch with Chris4life.org. We are a great organization that thinks out of the box to give support to both patients and caregivers. I know Stage IV colon cancer survivors..never give up! I hope this helps.View Thread

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